Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman is a biographical work that chronicles the life and career of Francis William Newman, a prominent Victorian-era scholar, theologian, and social activist. The book is written by Giberne Sieveking, a close friend and colleague of Newman, who draws on personal correspondence, diaries, and other primary sources to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of the man and his times.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a memoir of Newman's life, which covers his early years as the younger brother of the famous Victorian writer and thinker, John Henry Newman, his education at Oxford, and his subsequent career as a professor of Latin and Greek at Manchester College, Oxford. The memoir also explores Newman's intellectual and spiritual journey, including his conversion to Unitarianism, his interest in Eastern religions and mysticism, and his engagement with the social and political issues of his day, such as abolitionism and women's rights.The second part of the book consists of selected letters written by Newman to Sieveking and other friends and colleagues. These letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Newman's personal life, as well as his ongoing intellectual and spiritual pursuits. They also provide valuable insights into the social and political climate of the Victorian era, including discussions of topics such as education, religion, and social justice.Overall, The Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman is a rich and engaging work that sheds new light on the life and legacy of one of the most important and influential thinkers of the Victorian era.People have said that Newman gave up all worldly hopes of fame for the sake of this missionary venture. It may be that that is true in part. But, for myself, I cannot help seeing too that there may very well have been other powerful reasons which also influenced him in the matter. It was about this time that he asked my aunt, Maria Rosina Giberne, to whom he was passionately attached, to marry him, and was refused. I think it very probable that this may have been a strong reason why he wished to break up the old life and go for change abroad.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
